Lewis Hamilton outlined his goals for his final season with Mercedes before the Australian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion had a slow and disappointing start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, finishing in P7 in Bahrain and P9 in Jeddah. As he prepares to move to Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton expressed his dreams and targets for the 2024 season.
Hamilton’s aspirations for this year include competing for wins and podiums. He believes the Brackley-based team has already made improvements to their 2024 Challenger W15 to achieve these goals. Despite claims from various F1 personalities, Hamilton is confident that his team still possesses the winning mentality that allowed them to dominate the turbo-hybrid era.
Having not won a race in two years, it remains to be seen whether Hamilton will be able to secure his final victory with Mercedes this year. The Australian Grand Prix will serve as a crucial indicator of where the German manufacturers stand in the pecking order.
The 2024 season has started similarly for the current world champion and Red Bull. The Milton Keynes-based team secured 1-2 finishes in both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races, showcasing their dominance.
When asked about his chances of catching up to his rival for the 2021 title before the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton acknowledged that it will be a challenging task. He believes Red Bull and Verstappen have a significant advantage due to their car. However, Hamilton remains motivated and believes his team has the potential to find the necessary performance to challenge Verstappen and the Red Bulls.
